International Business Major

In today's business world, the globalization of markets and production is more evident than ever. Global trade is growing at unprecedented speed and is affecting all businesses, even those focused on the domestic market. To be successful, managers must be aware of the importance of regional trade agreements and supra-national organizations, and the effect of foreign exchange systems and the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange. 

Students who major in international business develop an understanding of these important issues along with knowledge of the strategies used by multinational corporations and how to manage in a cross-cultural environment.

Learning Goals

After completing your BBA with a major in International Business, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the impact of globalization on countries, businesses and their citizens.
  • Explain the role of international organizations/agreements that affect business organizations including regional agreements, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, and the International Monetary Fund.
  • Analyze the political, legal, economic, and /cultural environment of multinational organizations in order to develop competitive strategies in a global environment.
  • Evaluate the impact of internationalization on company strategies and on the mode of entry chosen by a multinational organization.
  • Apply your knowledge of cultural values to evaluate the implementation of alternative management techniques in different cultures.
  • Design a marketing strategy for an international market (4Ps).
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of international finance that are deemed necessary to conduct financial transactions in today's global economy, including development and current status of international monetary system, foreign exchange exposure, global parity conditions,  forecasting FOREX, global capital budgeting, global cost of capital, and exports and/imports.

Degree Requirements

  • 60 credits of lower division course work including business pre-core courses.
  • 60 credits of upper division course work, including business core courses, international business major courses, and upper division business electives.
  • International business major courses require a grade of "C" or higher.

International Business Major Courses

Required Courses

MAN 4602 International Business
FIN 4604 International Financial Management 
MAN 4600 International Management
MAR 4156 International Marketing

and either

ACG 4251 International Accounting

or

MAN 4633 MNC Strategy Simulation

Plus either

Two elective courses from the electives list below

or

one elective course and one area studies course (listed below)

FIN 4633 International Capital Markets
FIN 4634 International Banking
MAN 4610 International Human Resources
MAN 4613 International Risk Assessment
MAR 4144 Export Marketing
MAN 4442 International Business Negotiations
MAN 4673 Trade Policy and Business
MAN 4712 IB Business-Government Relations
MAN 4672 IB Regulation and Ethics
ENT 4704 International Entrepreneurship
REE 4956 International real Estate
MAN 4203 Leadership in Multilateral Institutions
TRA 4721 Global Logistics


Area Studies:

MAN 4660 Business in Latin America
MAN 4663 Business in the Caribbean
MAN 4662 Business in Europe
MAN 4661 Business in Asia
MAN 4671 Special Topics in International Business
MAN 4956 International Business Study Abroad
MAN 4946 International Business Internship
FIN 4651 Latin American Financial Markets and Institutions

Electives

Three upper division business electives

Suggested Plan of Study

Traditional
Junior Year
Semester Course   Credits Done
FALL CGS 3300 Introduction to Information Systems 3  
  COM 3150 Advanced Communication for Business 3  
  FIN 3403 Financial Management
 3  
  MAN 3025 Organization and Management 3  
SPRING ECO 3202 Applied Macroeconomics 3  
  FIN 4604 International Finance 3  
  MAN 4602 International Business 3  
  MAR 3023 Marketing Management 3  
SUMMER MAR 4156 International Marketing 3  
    Elective - Upper Division 3  
Senior Year
Semester Course   Credits Done
FALL ACG 4251 / MAN 4633
 International Accounting / Strategic Management of the MNC 3  
  MAN 4600 International Management 3  
  MAN 4xxx Elective - International Business 3  
  QMB 3200 Applications of Quantitative Methods 3  
SPRING BUL 4310 Legal Environment of Business 3  
  MAN 4504 Operations Management 3  
  MAN 4xxxx Elective - International Business 3  
    Elective - Upper Division 3  
SUMMER MAN 4720 Strategic Management 3  
    Elective - Upper Division 3  
         
* All prerequisites are strictly enforced by the College of Business Administration.